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a·way

away

 
pronunciation:
weI
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective
phrases:
do away with
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in or to another direction.
He walked away.
definition 2: out of being or existence.
The clouds are fading away.
definition 3: from a person's keeping or possession.
She gave away my secret.Latoya wants to give away all her toys.
definition 4: without stopping.
He worked away into the night.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in another place; not present.
She is away this week, but she'll be back on Monday.
definition 2: distant in time or location.
The race is two weeks away.He was ten miles away when he called.
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phrase: do away with